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SPRING TERM
Jan 3rd – Apr 1st

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Feb 12th – 18th

SUMMER TERM
Apr 16th – Jul 22nd

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May 28th – Jun 1st

AUTUMN TERM
Sept 3rd – Dec 16th

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Oct 29th – Nov 2nd

Sports Generation, cofounded by Christian Kenny and Christopher Whitworth, delivers superior quality swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and children, developing the next generation of safe, confident and capable swimmers. Unlike other swim schools, Sports Generation lessons are tailored to every life stage and ability. Children can remain with us from 3 months until about 15 years old within a clearly defined and structured swimming programme, based on Sports Generation swimming principles which have been developed and refined by Christian and Christopher over many years.

With over 37 years’ collective experience of both teaching and running swimming companies, Sports Generation’s background in providing exceptional swimming lessons is unrivalled. Prior to Sports Generation, Christian Kenny ran the largest private swim school in the country at The Riverside Health Club in Chiswick, now Virgin Active’s flagship club, accumulating over 20 years’ experience of swimming teaching, recruiting and developing swimming instructors, and managing swim schools.

Christian and Christopher fervently believe that swimming is a non-negotiable life skill that parents should look to acquire for their children as soon as possible. Whilst a range of extra curricular skills are important for children to develop as rounded individuals, none are quite as vital and fundamental as learning to swim.

A 2012 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects,

Children under 4 also had the highest rate of nonfatal drownings, meaning injuries from near drowning that may have landed them in the emergency room or in the hospital.

In summary, teaching young children basic survival swimming skills can have a life-long immunisation effect against drowning. This gives parents immeasurable peace of mind, whether their children are playing in and around the pool on holiday as young children, or go swimming on their own with friends as older children. Sports Generation are therefore committed to children learning to swim from as young an age as possible; our classes are available for children aged from three months old.

Children who participate in small structured weekly swimming lessons will not only be safer when in or around water, but will be beginning an important journey to becoming competent swimmers. As with survival skills, it is crucial to develop water confidence and correct technique from as early an age as possible to prevent bad habits forming, another important reason why Sports Generation swimming classes are available for babies and toddlers as young as three months old.

Sports Generation take great pride in delivering unparalled swimming lessons tailored to every life stage and ability, developing the next generation of safe, confident, skilled, and capable swimmers. With Sports Generation, children can progress though our Babies & Toddlers classes until about 2.5 years old, when they will be ready to join our Children’s classes. Children can remain with us until around 12 years old at which point they will, at the very least, have developed into highly competent, skilled squad level swimmers. Each class leads seamlessly to the next within a clearly defined and structured swimming programme, based on Sports Generation swimming principles which have been developed and refined by Christian and Christopher over many years.

We also provide tuition for adult swimmers, from novice to triathlete, on a one-to-one basis. Sessions are flexible and are tailored to the client’s ability, needs and schedule.

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Client Testimonials

“I just wanted to let you know that Mimi & Oscar had a fantastic first day with you guys yesterday and I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for looking after them so well! It was the most stress free and pleasant swimming lesson experience I have ever had :-). The teachers were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the teacher/child ratio was amazing and most importantly the children learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. Thank you so much! We look forward to next week already.”

Lulu Harmstorf-Pearl

”Lucian certainly did improve him very quickly, we could see it ourselves but the progress he has made has certainly proved it.

Thanks again and would highly recommend Sports Generation. When Sam joined in October 2013 he wouldn’t willingly go into a pool, almost three years later and we can’t get him out of one!! He loves the water and loves swimming. Great job Sports Generation!

Best regards”

Laura Richards , Parent

”Donncha has really enjoyed his lessons and was super confident in the water on holiday. He was able to swim and play with his brothers and that is because of Charlie.

Good luck in all endeavours. I have passed your details to a couple of friends in the local area too – as I have been so impressed.

Many thanks again!”

Sarah Mckenna , Parent

”Our children have been taking lessons from the Sports Generation team for several years. The intimate settings and in pool instruction have helped them to grow in their confidence; hone their technique; and become truly passionate about swimming. They are now very natural swimmers, and it is certainly thanks to Sports Generation.”

Kristen Martino , Parent

“Sports Generation has provided my children with the highest standard and most enjoyable swimming coaching over many years, from babies to competent length swimmers. The staff are friendly, professional and diligent and they provide a very personal service. I would definitely recommend Sports Generation to anyone who cares about their children getting the best (and most fun) swimming coaching.”

Lorna Higgins

“My 5 year old son has been attending Sports Generation swim lessons for the past year. During that time, SG has taken him from a non-swimmer, who was afraid to put his head under water, to a very capable and confident swimmer, who can now swim the length of the pool twice without stopping. I have been impressed with the coach’s ability to teach proper technique and challenge my child, yet not compromise the importance of having fun in the pool. I am very pleased with the results – a strong swimmer happy to attend his weekly lesson.”

Patricia Maktsaria

“I have been absolutely amazed at the improvement in our two daughters’ ability to swim after only one term of lessons with SG. The teaching style and lessons drills have transformed them from just flapping around in the water, to now swimming lengths of breast stroke, front and back crawl. In our view this is an outstanding achievement for such little people, aged 5 and 7. Thank you, and well done!”

Katie Bell

“My two daughters have been swimming with Sports Generation for a while now. They have both progressed significantly with the help of their great coaches and one now swims with a local club. The efficiency with which Sports Generation run their business is a breath of fresh air!”

Nicola Cornwell

“My four-year old son was very much afraid of the water and on a number of holidays would not get into the pool or the sea. This changed when Sports Generation started to teach him. They built my son’s confidence first, then technique and a few months later, my son has swum 5 meters and is actually diving! No parental effort could get close to achieving this. The coach is patient but keeps the lesson moving and fun using the Sports Generation method.”

Susanne Riedel

“I started lessons with Sports Generation, because I wanted to improve my technique. I couldn’t understand why I could no longer swim a length in front crawl, having been able to as a child. Within the first ten minutes, my coach had identified my main problem and by the end of the first lesson my technique was more effective and efficient. Having seen the difference just one lesson made really spurred me on and now I really look forward to my lessons. My technique has improved noticeably, along with my fitness and I can honestly say that I get a real buzz from it. The sense of achievement is wonderful and the speed at which I felt I was able to improve, thanks to Sports Generation’s guidance and tuition, was extremely gratifying.”

Amber Batty

I’m afraid that we are leaving the country for a few years and therefore will no longer be coming to your wonderful swimming lessons. We have thoroughly enjoyed coming to your lessons and all three children have progressed and gained water confidence thanks to your superb instructors. I am very sad to leave.